Electric Racing at Bonneville Salt Flats!The Utah Salt Flats Racing Association
is pleased to announce that Electrathon Vehicles will be allowed to run
at our -World of Speed-
Landspeed Racing event on the Famed
Bonneville Salt Flats. This marks the first time that Electrathon Racers
from all racing organizations will have an opportunity to run for top speed
on the precision timed mile course at Bonneville.

· ALL DRIVERS must be:
Members of USFRA, must have a valid State Drivers license, have a competition
license from a Racing Organization, and sign a loss damage waiver to participate.
(Requests for exception to these requirements will be considered on a case by
case basis.)
· Anyone under 21 years of age must have a notarized consent from Parent
or Guardian.
· A maximum of five (5) runs will be allowed per entry fee paid.
· Vehicles that can exceed 50 MPH on the .2 mile "Short Course"
will be allowed to run the 1 mile "Long Course".· Pits Speed Limit Is 10 MPH any driver exceeding this limit in
the pits or staging lanes will be disqualified. · Batteries
A maximum of 67 pounds of batteries. Any batteries used for motor controllers,
contactors, relays, solenoids, etc. will be included in the maximum battery
weight. Batteries must be conventional production, rechargeable, lead-acid type.
Batteries may not be modified to increase their performance. Batteries must
be secured to the frame of the vehicle such that they will remain in place in
the event of a vehicle roll over. Batteries must also be protected from damage
in the event of an accident. If batteries are not the fully sealed type, they
must be contained in a battery box, which will retain battery acid in the event
of a vehicle rollover. · Electrical System
All vehicles must have fusing or a circuit breaker between the motor and battery.
A master disconnect switch (switches) or circuit breaker must be accessible
by both the driver and by race officials during the race.
Motor power must be "switched" such that the motor (motors) turn off
automatically if the driver releases the throttle.
One square meter of solar cells is allowed on vehicles. This area includes the
area of the silicon and not the space between the cells). The cells must be
safely affixed to the body of the vehicle.· Wheels and Axles
Vehicles must have a minimum of three load-bearing wheels in contact with the
ground at all times. The wheels and axles must be strong enough to withstand
braking and maneuvering. Wheels must be covered if they could endanger the driver.
· Brakes
All vehicles must have mechanical or hydraulic brakes on at least two wheels.· Drive Train
All chains, gears, etc. must be covered if they could endanger the driver.· HEADGEAR
Full coverage (full-face) helmets with full face shield designed for competitive
motorsports use complying at minimum with Snell Foundation 2005 or
later
specifications mandatory. Helmet must be in good condition and is subject
to pre-tech inspection. · EYE PROTECTION:
Eye protection is mandatory; a full visor (clear view) integral with helmet
is required.· Vehicle Numbers
Vehicles will be issued numbers by the organizers. An area of 12 inches high
by 15 inches long is required to be reserved on both sides of the vehicle, for
the vehicle number.· Roll Bars
The roll bar must extend at least 2 inches above the driver's helmet. It must
be cross-braced to the chassis, either forward or rearward from a point that
is no more than 6 inches from the top of the roll bar. The bar itself must be
made of tubing similar to that used for crash protection. An inspection hole,
at least 3/16-inch in diameter, must be drilled in a non-critical area of the
roll bar hoop to facilitate verification of its wall thickness.
Padding must be provided to prevent the driver from being injured from contacting
the roll bar in an accident. Padding should be 3/4" thick and made of closed
cell foam. (Closed cell foam pipe
insulation is sufficient) · Seat Belts & Arm restraint
All vehicles must have at least a lap seat belt. Seat belt strapping is to be
at least 2 inches in width (automotive) and must be strong enough and fastened
to the vehicle is such a way that the complete vehicle, with batteries, can
be lifted from the ground by the seat belt alone. The seat belt must contain
the driver so that he/she does not contact the ground in the event of a roll
over. A wrist or arm restraint must be used in any vehicle where the driver
can extend his/her arm outside the body of the vehicle. This is to prevent injury
from the automatic response of using the arms as protection in case of roll
over. Drivers must be able to exit the vehicle unaided in 20 seconds or less.· FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Each entry at sanctioned events must have a minimum of one operable, 2.5 Ib.
minimum, dry powder or chemical fire extinguisher within their possession.· Ground CoverAn impermeable ground cover that extends at least
3' past each side of the vehicle must be used under the vehicle in the pit area.
Waste fluids will not be "dumped" they will be taken off the salt
for disposal. Pit areas and general Salt will be kept neat and clean at all
times · Inspections
Each vehicle and the driver's personal safety equipment will be inspected before
it is allowed to race. Fees will not be charged for an inspection.

Vehicles, which do not conform
to safety standards of the U.S.F.R.A., will not be allowed to
race.

Decisions of the inspector are final in the areas
of safety assessment and requirements.

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